The Nomination Period to Become a Candidate for Peel Regional Chair Begins on May 1

BRAMPTON, ON. (April. 17, 2018) - In this year's municipal election on October 22, 2018, eligible Peel residents will have an opportunity to vote for the Peel Regional Chair for the first time. The names of the candidates for the position of the Chair will be on the ballot, and Peel electors will vote for their preferred candidate.

The nomination period for the 2018 Municipal Election will begin on Tuesday May 1, 2018, and end on Friday, July 27, 2018, at 2 p.m. Individuals interested in being a candidate for the position of Peel Regional Chair can file their nomination papers with the Regional Clerk's Office in person.

Who can be a candidate for Peel Regional Chair?

You are eligible to become a candidate if you:

live in Peel, or you or your spouse own land in Peel,

are at least 18 years old,

are a Canadian citizen.

How to file a nomination?

Forms and resources for candidates are available at peelregion.ca/elections. Individuals interested in being a candidate can file their nomination in person at the Regional Clerk's Office at 10 Peel Centre Drive, 5th Floor, Suite A, in Brampton, on:

The Region of Peel works with residents and partners to create a healthy, safe and connected community for life for more than 1.4 million people and approximately 163,000 businesses in the cities of Brampton and Mississauga and the Town of Caledon. Peel's services touch the lives of residents every day. For more information about the Region of Peel, explore peelregion.ca and follow us on Twitter at @regionofpeel.